Loveland Classical Schools STUDENT & GUARDIAN HANDBOOK Lyceum Campus (K-5th) 2019-2020 Mission Loveland Classical Schools (LCS) assists parents in developing young minds with virtuous character, critical thinking skills, and a passion for learning to become exceptional community stewards. Vision Loveland Classical Schools’ vision is to partner with parents to champion the following values: • The pursuit of excellence through vigorous diligence. The joy of success is found in hard work through academically challenging material. • The habituation of ethical virtues. Moral character is inculcated through LCS’ twelve core virtues. The cultivation of social responsibility. Stewardship and service are encouraged as we work to better our community. This is accomplished by creating a learning environment in which all students can succeed by using a vigorous, content-rich, educational program that teaches personal character, cultural literacy, and intellectual discipline. Through a defined traditional, classical curriculum, students are prepared to become active, responsible members of their community. LCS strives for excellence, and sets a high level of expectations for students, parents, staff, and volunteers. The heart of LCS is our core virtues which are integrated into learning and school culture, thus creating an environment that fosters character and academic excellence. Table of Contents Mission ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2 Vision ........................................................................................................................................................................ 2 Directory ................................................................................................................................................................... 3 Administration .......................................................................................................................................................... 3 Board of Directors .................................................................................................................................................... 3 Section 1: History, Philosophy, and Curriculum ................................................................................................ 3 History ...................................................................................................................................................................... 3 Community ............................................................................................................................................................... 3 Curriculum Philosophy ............................................................................................................................................. 4 Core Virtues .............................................................................................................................................................. 6 Curriculum ................................................................................................................................................................ 6 Departmentalization of Teaching ............................................................................................................................. 6 Section 2: Agreements ..................................................................................................................................... 7 LCS BASIC INFORMATION AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ............................................................................................ 7 LCS CODE OF CONDUCT AGREEMENT ...................................................................................................................... 8 LCS CORE VIRTUES .................................................................................................................................................... 9 LCS VOLUNTEER AGREEMENT ................................................................................................................................ 10 LCS TECHNOLOGY AGREEMENT ............................................................................................................................. 11 Section 3: Information ................................................................................................................................... 12 Assessments ........................................................................................................................................................... 12 Attendance Regulations ......................................................................................................................................... 14 Backpacks ............................................................................................................................................................... 16 Books and Supplies ................................................................................................................................................. 16 Cell Phone Regulations ........................................................................................................................................... 16 Communication ...................................................................................................................................................... 16 Controversial Issues ................................................................................................................................................ 17 Discipline Regulations ............................................................................................................................................ 18 Dress Code .............................................................................................................................................................. 25 Eligibility ................................................................................................................................................................. 27 Extra-Curricular Activities ....................................................................................................................................... 27 Exceptional Student Services ................................................................................................................................. 28 Fundraising ............................................................................................................................................................. 28 Grades .................................................................................................................................................................... 28 Health Services ....................................................................................................................................................... 30 Homework .............................................................................................................................................................. 32 Late Assignments .................................................................................................................................................... 33 Lost and Found ....................................................................................................................................................... 33 Lunch and Recess ................................................................................................................................................... 33 Technology ............................................................................................................................................................. 34 Music Program Student Placement and Scheduling .............................................................................................. 37 School Closings ....................................................................................................................................................... 37 School Schedule...................................................................................................................................................... 37 Special Events ......................................................................................................................................................... 37 Student Publications............................................................................................................................................... 38 Traffic Regulations .................................................................................................................................................. 38 Traffic Plan-Lyceum ................................................................................................................................................ 39 Visitors and Volunteers .......................................................................................................................................... 41 Section 4: Enrollment ..................................................................................................................................... 43 General ................................................................................................................................................................... 43 Lottery Procedure..................................................................................................................................................